Crock Pot Cider Braised Chicken Recipes

Steps:

• ---Crock Pot Method---.
• Place spices, tomatoes, and cider in the crock pot and stir to mix.
• Add the chicken and toss to coat.
• Set the cooker to low heat and cook for 7-9 hours, or high heat for 3-4 hours.
• At the end of cooking, remove the chicken from the crock pot, mix the cornstarch with the 2 tbsp of water, and stir the cornstarch mixture into the bottom; set the crock pot to high and cook for 15 minutes to thicken the liquids.
• Return chicken to pot and toss to coat again.
• ---Stove Top Method---.
• Brown the chicken in a large skillet over medium heat (do not use oil), skin side down, for about 10 minutes; pour off excess fat.
• Sprinkle with spices and add tomatoes; cover with cider.
• Cover the pan, reduce the heat, and simmer for 45 minutes.
• To thicken the juices, make a slurry by combining the cornstarch with the cold water; stir it into the juices and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes longer, stirring.

Steps:

• Brush the inside of a 6-quart crock pot with melted butter.
• Place the onion slices in the bottom of the crock pot/slow cooker.
• Top with potato slices, carrots and peas.
• In a bowl combine the broth, wine, garlic, 1 teaspoon seasoned or white salt, black pepper and thyme; pour the mixture over the vegetables.
• In a small bowl mix together 1-1/2 teaspoons paprika, 1-2 teaspoons seasoned salt (or to taste) and black pepper to taste; rub on top of the skin on the chicken.
• Arrange the chicken pieces on top of the vegetables.
• Cover and cook on LOW setting for about 7-8 hours, or until the chicken is tender.